Systems Analysis and Design, 10th edition

Published by Pearson (July 14, 2021) © 2019

  • Kenneth E. Kendall
  • Julie E Kendall

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ISBN-13: 9780137515691 (2021 update)
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Systems Analysis and Design presents you with the latest systems development methods, tools and techniques in an engaging and easy-to-understand manner. With this concise but comprehensive text, the Kendalls offer you a practical, modern approach to mastering systems analysis and design. Design elements, pedagogical features and activities are integrated throughout to help to support and enhance learning.

The 10th Edition reflects the rapidly changing face of the IS field and incorporates new technologies and innovations. Additional coverage of security and privacy issues and innovative materials on new developments, such as designing virtual reality and intelligent personal assistants, are included.

I. Systems Analysis Fundamentals

  1. Systems, Roles, and Development Methodologies
  2. Understanding and Modeling Organization Systems
  3. Project Management

II. Information Requirements Analysis

  1. Information Gathering: Interactive Methods
  2. Information Gathering: Unobtrusive Methods
  3. Agile Modeling, Prototyping, and Scrum

III. The Analysis Process

  1. Using Data Flow Diagrams
  2. Analyzing Systems Using Data Dictionaries
  3. Process Specifications and Structured Decisions
  4. Object-Oriented Systems Analysis and Design Using UML

IV. The Essentials of Design

  1. Designing Effective Output
  2. Designing Effective Input
  3. Designing Databases
  4. Human-Computer Interaction and UX Design

V. Quality Assurance and Implementation

  1. Designing Accurate Data Entry Procedures
  2. Quality Assurance and Implementation

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